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☕🎓 Brewing Success & Grad Gains. Thinking about your next journey? Lucky Goat Coffee is expanding across the Southeast, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring premium coffee experiences to their communities. Meanwhile, Leon County Schools is celebrating rising graduation rates as students rebound from pandemic-related challenges.
Quick Summary
In our 598th edition, here’s the scoop:
Food: Franchise with Lucky Goat
Education: Grad Rate Improves After Pandemic
Featured: Jacksonville Women’s Leadership Forum
TLH Weekend Events
OPPORTUNITIES
LUCKY GOAT
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☕🫘 Own a Lucky Goat
Lucky Goat, a specialty coffee brand from Tallahassee, has grown from a local roastery into a beloved Southeast favorite. Now expanding beyond its home market, it offers entrepreneurs the chance to bring the Lucky Goat experience to their communities with the support of an established brand.
Why franchise with them?
✅ Established Brand: Lucky Goat has built a loyal following with quality roasting, welcoming cafés, and specialty coffee.
📈 Growing Market: Demand for premium coffee continues to rise, making specialty cafés a strong franchise opportunity.
🫱🏻🫲🏽 Training & Support: Franchisees receive guidance in barista skills, café operations, and management for a smooth launch and long-term success.
📍 Site & Setup Assistance: Support includes location selection, store design, vendor sourcing, and equipment setup to create an efficient café.
📣 Marketing & Launch Help: Provides marketing tools, community strategies, and grand opening support to drive early success.
Interested? Contact Troy Taylor, VP of Franchise Development
📧 [email protected] | 📲 (850) 756-1884 | Steps to Ownership
EDUCATION
GRAD RATES RISE
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✨ Leon Schools Grad Rates Rise After Pandemic Challenges | Tal Dem
Recent data shows Leon County Schools’ high school graduation rate rose to 87.9%, up from 85.1%, continuing a multi-year upward trend toward pre-pandemic levels.
📚 Boosting Early Education and Readiness: Expanded early learning programs are improving kindergarten readiness and laying the foundation for long-term academic success.
📖 Literacy & Community Initiatives: The “Let’s Read” initiative, in partnership with WCTV, Midtown Reader, and the Community Foundation of North Florida, brings free book fairs to Title I schools to boost reading skills and access to books.
📊 Why it Matters: Local gains mirror statewide progress, with Florida reaching a record 92.2% graduation rate, highlighting the impact of early education, literacy, and community support.
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | Jacksonville Women’s Leadership Forum
The Jacksonville Women’s Leadership Forum (JWLF) is a nonprofit organization in northeast Florida that empowers women to grow as leaders and advance in their careers. Through annual forums, educational workshops, and networking events, JWLF provides professional development, mentorship, and connection opportunities to support women’s success in the workplace and the community.
📧 Email: [email protected] | 🔔 Connect: LI and FB
EVENTS
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Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28
Featured Event: 58th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival | Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28 | Downtown Tallahassee, 306 S. Duval St. | Event Schedule Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5
Tallahassee Chess Fest by Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club | Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5 | 7 PM | Free | Learn More
Saturday, Apr. 4
Carribean Carnival 2026 by Sovereign Roots and Byrd Pak | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 4 PM | Railroad Square Art District | Learn More
MardiGras by Winner's Circle Team | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 10 PM | Potbelly's, 459 W. College Ave. | $19.19 Tickets
Friday, Apr. 10
Pete Holmes: The Pete Here Now Tour by FSU Opening Nights | Friday, Apr. 10 | 7:30 PM | The Moon | Tickets | Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Apr. 10 to 11
2nd Annual Tallahassee Rodeo by Let'em Buck Productions | Friday to Saturday, Apr. 10 to 11 | 7:30 PM | North Florida Fair | $21.58 Tickets | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Apr. 10 to 19
The Play That Goes Wrong by The School of Theatre at FSU | Friday to Sunday, Apr. 10 to 19 | 8 PM | Richard G. Fallon Theatre | Tickets starts at $10 | Learn More
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